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Amsterdam
Reguliersgracht 7
Built in the 17 th century Rebuilt several times
To be filled in or not to be filled in ? That was the question hanging over the Reguliersgracht for centuries. When the canal was dug in 1664, the question had already been raised as to whether it might not have been more practical to build a street instead of a canal. In 1669, Amsterdam's butter and cheese market was moved to the head of the canal where the Rembrandtplein is situated today. The post-market garbage polluted the Reguliersgracht to Such an extent that the neighbourhood revolted and in 1694 the municipality decided to fill in part of it. In 1784, a further section was filled in, creating Reguliersplein, renamed Thorbeckeplein in 1876 after the Dutch statesman who may or may not have appreciated his name being lent to a square where striptease clubs now predominate. Houses of the Reguliersgracht today are among Amsterdam's most desirable properties.
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